The 20-year-old frontman will undergo a medical on Monday and complete the formalities on an £8.5m move from FC Copenhagen, a fee that not only breaks the Danish record but more than doubles the Cardiff record set in their £4m deal for Michael Chopra in 2009.

Cornelius, a 6ft 4 frontman, had previously outlined his desire to move to the English top-flight having said: “The Premier League is a great competition."

Cardiff City striker Andreas Cornelius in action for Denmark

The Copenhagen youth team product gained Europa League experience last term while hitting 20 goals in all competitions helping his side to the Superliga title and establishing himself as the main striker in the Danish national side.

Cardiff boss Malky Mackay was determined to land a main frontman to add to the firepower of Frazier Campell and Nicky Maynard for their debut Premier campaign. More follows

Manchester United were also mooted as a potential interested party at one stage, with former Old Trafford star Ole Gunnar Solsksjaer in little doubt of his suitability after the player had scored against his Molde side in European action.

“He would certainly be an option for United,” Solksjaer said in September.

“He has speed, skill and of course he is good in the air. He has the ability to go as far as he wants in football.

“He has the qualities to play at a top level if he continues to develop.”